Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
2381 OH-343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
269 acres · 2 miles of trails
At Yellow Springs' Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, leashed dogs hike the shaded Gorge Trail with benches nearby. Parking and trash cans are available for convenience. Use a 6-foot maximum leash and clean up after your dog.
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- Park
- Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.7958, -83.8244
- Size
- 269 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · 269 acres of room
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome on Gorge Trail. 6-foot maximum leash. Owners must clean up.
What this park has
- Shade
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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